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Ana Barbara Biography
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| Name : | Ana Barbara |
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Birth Date :
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January 10, 1973
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Birth Place :
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Río Verde, San Luis Potosí, Mexico
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Birth Name :
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Altagracia Ugalde Motta
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Nationality :
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Mexican
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Occupation :
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Singer
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Ana Barbara Detailed Biography
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Popular singer Ana Barbara was born on 10th January, 1973 in Río Verde, San Luis Potosí, Mexico. Captivated by music every since she was very young, Ana fell in love with the stage while she sang backup for her sister Viviana at the age of 8. Ana says that she loved the light effects, claps, and trips. But she had to wait a long time before what she'd always dream of, would come true.
Later on, receiving support from her family, Ana Barbara got in a children singing contest and won 1st place. After she realized she wanted to sing professionally, she flew to Mexico City alone and started from scrap, working with Pepe Jara, only earning enough to eat. Ana worked in many other places, before her big break which came in 1993. But later in 1993, she was named "Embajadora del la canción Ranchera" and also won "Rostro del Heraldo." In 1994, Ana Barbara was singed to Fonovisa, and they launched her first self titled album: Ana Barbara. After the releasing of "Sacudeme," she was named a true promise to Grupero Music. Today after a short break due to a maternity leave, the hot talented and sensual Ana Barbara marked her triumphant return to the entertainment world with her new material titled "Te Regalo La Lluvia" from her label Fonovisa, from which she hopes to conquer the die hard ranchera fans; a new genre in which she sings after being called the "Reina Grupera."
In 1995, the sexy singer initiated her fame to other countries including United States, North and South America, accomplishing more success and fame. In June of that same year, Ana Barbara launches her second Album, "La Trampa" which turned out to be one of the peoples favorites. With the experience accumulated by the years Ana Barbara releases her third album titled "Ay, Amor." produced by Jorge Avendano. In this album, the two singles that stand out the most are "Ya no te creo nada" and "No llorare," which went to number one on the charts.
At the beginning of 1998, her new production titled "Los Besos No Se Dan En La Camisa" who's first single riped the charts apart, being 18 weeks at number one with "Como Me Haces Falta". Truly expresses herself vocally on a great ballad song. Maintains a strong popularity across the world, almost. She was invited to the Festival De La Calle 8 for the 3rd time, and was named queen of that years event. Ana also wins Favorite Female Vocalist at the Premios "Lo Nuestro” in that same year. In March of 1998, she initiated her tour around South America and Bolivia. She was also invited by the president of Bolivia to the celebration of the city's 500 birthday and gives a Mega Concert. She was also named Favorite International Artist by Bolivia. In october of 1999 Ana released one of her best albums yet,” Tu Decision”, whose first single won her many awards and nominations, including Favorite Female by Premios Heraldo, and a Grammy Award nomination for the first ever Latin Grammy awards.
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